Since 1983 we have trained professionals

Since 1983 we have trained professionals

We have trained professionals in business etiquette, manners, dining skills, personal marketing and International Protocol.

Our speaking engagements, seminars and private consultations impart common sense with uncommon wisdom. Excellent manners, whether while you are using the telephone, showing guests your superior dining skills, displaying your leadership skills in meetings or in the office, winning business or social negotiations, or entertaining guests for business or fun, are essential to make yourself memorable in the best way.

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The Power of Etiquette

The Power of Etiquette

More business is lost by faux pas than you may realize. Learn the skills that will take you to the highest level of achievement. We will be your coach.

Etiquette in business is much more than knowing which fork to use when dining or how to greet clients when at lunch. To be sure you don’t get embarrassed in business you really should consider learning the skills needed to present yourself as a professional and be taken seriously.

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Meet Cynthia Lett

Meet Cynthia Lett

Cynthia Lett is currently the only etiquette & protocol expert holding both the Certified Etiquette Professional (CEP) and Certified Protocol Professional (CPP) in the world. These are designations earned by examination through the International Society of Protocol & Etiquette Professionals. Since 1983, her expertise has been as a professional consultant in Business & Social Etiquette, Business & Social Entertaining, International Protocol and Executive Communications Skills and International Meeting Planning

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2013 Schedule for Public-Registration Business Etiquette Seminars

May 9-10 is our next Public Registration Managing Protocol Issues Seminar at the Doubletree Hotel & Meeting Center in Bethesda, Maryland Professionals at all levels of the corporate ladder who wish to learn the basics and a few advanced concepts about how to feel comfortable in any business or social situation will benefit from this [...]

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How Etiquette Can Build Your Wealth

Did you know that practicing good etiquette can actually have a positive effect on your personal wealth?    Take a look at this short article to see how. How Every Decision You Make Can Make You Richer – or PoorerBy Mark Ford You go to lunch with a colleague. Everything is good. When the waiter [...]

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How to Set a Table with Nate Berkus

I came across this article on Elle Decor called, “How to Set a Table With Nate Berkus” and I would like to share it with you.   HOW TO SET A TABLE WITH NATE BERKUS Nate Berkus shares his simple, chic steps to setting a party-ready table BY AMY PREISER “I’ve never been the cook in [...]

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Images from The Grand Canyon

In an effort to relax and regroup, I decided that a visit to the Grand Canyon was just the thing.  Last week I visited the incredible demonstration of nature’s force and found peace, beauty and humility beyond words. If you have a few minutes, want to take a break from the hustle and bustle of [...]

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Correspondence Cards – A must have…

Correspondence Cards – A must have…

We think the most useful item in your stationery wardrobe is the correspondence card.  It’s more informal than an informal (fold over note) and can be used for the most purposes.  The cards are perfect for thank-you notes, informal invitations and quick notes.  They reflect the style and formality of the writer depending on the [...]

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